Lookup linkJust a few generations ago, our ancestors' belongings were made by someone they knew, someone from their own village or one close by. The things they used were made to do the job and to last. That's why so many are treasured antiques that are still around today. But most of our stuff is made who knows where, and it's all pretty much the same. Much of it is not made to last (or is made to not last), and there are so many identical items manufactured that they're not worth much even when brand new, and about half that much by the time you get home from the store.  Continue reading About Heartful Village.

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  • 50-80% off classy prismera jewelry

    Prismera Design (click here to visit site), is holding a Market Sale and selling sample items for 50-80% off regular prices.  The earrings shown here are available for $16.00!  And additional volume discounts are available. This sale ends August 8.Her...
  • etsy finds: weekend discounts

    Here are some specials in Etsy Shops this weekend, from Etsy Storque: This weekend it"s all about the discounts! Each of the shops below is offering special discounts on your entire order this weekend from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2. Simply ...
  • mexico sale at novica

    Zapotec wool rug, "Fish Stories" (2.5x5) by Gregorio Ruiz, in the Novica Mexico sale: Gregorio Ruiz Lopez tells tall tales about the one that got away in this colorful rug.  Handloomed of soft virgin wool the original design combines...
  • etsy finds: buy one, get one!

    Deals for this weekend from Etsy Storque: The sweetest deals are the kind where you get a little extra bang for your buck. This weekend, it"s all about the BOGO. Browse the deals below for shops offering special "buy one get one" type deals this weekend. ...
  • this weekend’s fine craft fair

    The PA Crafts Blog used this image (reason enough alone to make the trip) in its reminder that the Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair is this weekend: I know what I’m doing this weekend: the Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair at the Chase Center on th...
  • etsy finds: free worldwide shipping!

    Because they're unescapable, I include shipping costs as part of the purchase price. So these free shipping offers covered in today's Etsy Storque seem like product discounts to me: Each of the items highlighted below comes from sellers offering free worl...
  • etsy finds: golden gates

    This craft show announcement from Etsy Storque brings on a bit of nostalgia for my years on the California Central Coast when I could just zip up to the San Francisco Bay Area for the day: Hello again, Etsy! Sue and Danny here from The Renegade Craft Fair...
  • etsy finds: july fourth weekend deals

    Enjoy this holiday weekend by steering clear of those crowded shopping malls filled with long lines. Fear not, you can find some great July Fourth sales right here on Etsy!  For this edition of Etsy Finds, I'm highlighting a variety of shops offering sp...
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